Page 12 of Best Nursing Homes in Iowa

Overview of Cedar Ridge Village

Cedar Ridge Village offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing care in West Des Moines, Iowa. Independent living provides a private apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so a resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the same community rather than move elsewhere.

Short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay, and respite care gives a family caregiver a short-term option when they need to travel or recover. With 40 beds, Cedar Ridge Village is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private apartments include one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, and pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

The starting price is $3,280 per month, giving families an initial figure for monthly budgeting. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 4h 59m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Residents can join grocery store, dinner, museum, botanical garden, concert, play, and seasonal outings, as well as book clubs, arts and crafts, and chair exercise. Rehabilitation services are available. Kathy DeHaven serves as the administrator, and Cedar Ridge Village opened in 2021.

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Starting Price $3,280/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Westbrook Acres offers skilled nursing, hospice care, and memory care in Gladbrook, IA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, and the range of services may be a good fit for someone whose clinical needs change over time.

Opened in 1995, Westbrook Acres has 46 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where residents and staff can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. The facility also offers rehabilitation services and respite care, with respite providing a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for eligible care. Elizabeth Brubaker serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, which means a resident who no longer drives generally needs transportation for errands.

Overview of Kennybrook Village

Kennybrook Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, short term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing in Grimes, Iowa. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time because moving to another care level does not require leaving the community. Kennybrook Village has 40 beds. That places it in the smaller community range, where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Starting monthly prices are $2,950 for independent living, $5,640 for assisted living, and $7,650 for memory care. The memory care rate reflects the secured setting and supervision that care requires. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Residents can use the spa, courtyard, garden, and patio, while community transportation supports off site outings. On site rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, and a doctor is on staff. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Spencer VanSickel serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $3,040/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Opened in 1999, Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Along with support with daily tasks, residents receive ongoing clinical support from licensed nurses on-site. The community also provides specialized care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

With 52 beds, the community allows staff and residents to get to know each other. Residents also receive a total of 5 hours and 25 minutes of nursing care daily. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 91 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band. This also suggests that daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can get out independently.

Rehabilitation services, spiritual life programming, and religious services are available for residents who need rehabilitation support or want to participate in spiritual activities. Payment options also include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families public and direct payment routes for eligible care.

Overview of Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque in Asbury, Iowa, maintains a multi-level campus encompassing assisted living, memory care, palliative services, skilled nursing, and general nursing home care. Resident support in assisted living includes assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, and medication administration while preserving private living quarters. Secured memory care spaces support individuals experiencing memory loss, palliative care centers on comfort management, and temporary respite stays accommodate primary family caregivers taking time away.

Tracey Long oversees management at the 80-bed facility, where staffing logs indicate an average of 3 hours and 50 minutes of daily hands-on nursing care per resident. Campus amenities feature a dedicated physical, occupational, and speech therapy gym for on-site rehabilitation, alongside an outdoor courtyard, paved walking paths, an active social program, and a salon and spa.

Located in a neighborhood with a 52 walk score, the site allows residents to complete select errands nearby on foot. Payment arrangements cover Medicare for short-term post-hospital rehabilitation, Medicaid, and private pay.

Individuals reviewing long-term care plans or short-term therapy options can reach out to Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque to inquire about current vacancies, verify insurance coverage, or arrange a personal tour.

Overview of New London Specialty Care

New London Specialty Care operates a 46-bed facility in New London, Iowa, offering nursing home services, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation programs. Daily operations combine residential care with clinical treatment, giving residents access to physical recovery services alongside regular nursing support.

Caregivers and staff provide an average of 3 hours and 40 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident across the building. Administrator Bailey Donahue oversees the community, which accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options to cover services.

Interested individuals can reach out to New London Specialty Care to learn more about current opening details, schedule an in-person tour, or discuss funding coverage.

Overview of Sheffield Care Center

Sheffield Care Center provides nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in Sheffield, IA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Nursing home care and 24 hour staffing support residents who need ongoing care, with staff present at all times. The center has 45 beds, a smaller size that may suit someone who prefers a community where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Katie Watters serves as the administrator. Intermediate care, restorative services, rehabilitation services, and outpatient therapy services are also available.

Restorative services focus on helping residents maintain or regain daily abilities, while outpatient therapy allows rehabilitation without an inpatient stay. Sheffield Care Center may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time because assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing services are available at the same community.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can support eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.

Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 71 bed nursing home in Mason City, Iowa, offering hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice focuses on comfort for someone with serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation give residents a temporary setting for recovery while they receive therapy. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 57 minutes per resident each day, representing that amount of daily nurse time allocated to each resident. An outdoor walking trail provides a place to walk outside on the property.

The area has an 85 out of 100 Walk Score, placing it in the very walkable range, where most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public payment options or the ability to fund care directly. Claire N. serves as the director, and the center may be a good fit for a resident who needs supervised memory support or short term rehabilitation, or for a family caregiver needing temporary care.

Overview of Alverno Senior Care Community

Alverno Senior Care Community is a 112-bed nursing facility in Clinton, Iowa, serving the surrounding region with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Owned by Letha Dolph, it takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families then have several routes to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care needs.

The facility strongly emphasizes rehabilitation and short-term care, with on-staff physicians and dedicated therapy services. Daily nursing support averages roughly 4 hours 32 minutes per resident, providing substantial, diligent care alongside clinical oversight. This staffing level supports occupants healing from surgery, hospitalization, or acute health events, plus those needing active skilled nursing. Alverno’s physical setting has practical amenities for daily living: a fitness gym, salon, and dining room. The home maintains 24-hour staffing and personal care services, bolstering residents needing consistent assistance with daily activities. An array of clubs, classes, committees, and social activities encourages residents to engage and connect in the community. The Clinton location scores 35 on the walkability scale, meaning some errands can be done on foot, with most outings requiring a car or ride. The immediate neighborhood is moderately developed, giving the facility access to local services and healthcare providers.

The Summit at Bettendorf offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Bettendorf, IA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because the community offers multiple care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. With 40 beds, The Summit at Bettendorf is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments; a studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay. Total nurse staffing is 5h 0m per resident/day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident; pets are allowed, and Chelsey Killean serves as the administrator.